Sixers trade two picks to Mavericks in exchange for SMU G Shake Milton

Sixers trade two picks to Mavericks in exchange for SMU G Shake Milton

The 2018 NBA Draft has been a busy one for the Philadelphia 76ers when it comes to wheeling and dealing. It’s not all that surprising, though, and Sixers dealt their No. 10 pick in Villanova guard-forward Mikal Bridges and followed that up by moving the No. 38 selection and guard Khyri Thomas.

In return, the Sixers brought in guard Zhaire Smith and a 2021 first-round pick from the first deal and then two second-round picks in the other trade.

Even the day before the draft, the Sixers were active, sending the No. 39 overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a 2019 second-rounder and cash.

This time, Brett Brown and company opted to trade up in the second round, sending the No. 56 and 60 selections to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for No. 54 overall.

When all was said and done, this meant the Sixers had added SMU guard Shake Milton to their draft class. Milton is a player who was a part of the team’s pre-draft workouts and posted some solid numbers during the 2017-18 season.

He averaged 18 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game last year. His ability to score paired with solid outside shooting (43.4 percent last season), makes him a solid fit with the Sixers.